{"id":8454,"date":"2026-07-24T11:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=8454"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:09:01","slug":"my-exxaro-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/my-exxaro-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"My Exxaro Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31myjourney-banners.jpg\" title=\"31myjourney-banners\" width=\"1280\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31myjourney-banners.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31myjourney-banners-980x369.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31myjourney-banners-480x181.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-9006\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_0 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_0 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_clickable et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">#<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Back to all articles<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_1 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_1 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue023<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">August 2026<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>My Exxaro Journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Making every shift count<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For Leeuwpan\u2019s Tumelo Mashigo, creating impact beyond the surface starts with everyday choices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>My name is Tumelo Mashigo, and for the past three years I have proudly worked at Leeuwpan Mine as an RDT Operator and SHE Representative.<\/p>\n<p>During that time, I\u2019ve come to realise that mining is about much more than moving material. It\u2019s about people, teamwork and making sure everyone goes home safely at the end of every shift.<\/p>\n<p>As an RDT Operator, I help keep our operations running safely and efficiently. As a SHE Representative, I have the opportunity to encourage safe work practices, identify hazards and support my colleagues in creating a workplace where we all look out for one another.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyTwo.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyTwo.jpg\" title=\"JourneyTwo\" width=\"750\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyTwo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyTwo-480x410.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-9010\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyOne.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyOne.jpg\" title=\"JourneyOne\" width=\"750\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyOne.jpg 750w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JourneyOne-480x410.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-9009\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>I believe that small actions, taken consistently, can make a big difference. Exxaro has given me opportunities to grow, learn new skills and develop, both personally and professionally. I am grateful to be part of a company that values its people and invests in their future.<\/p>\n<p>As Exxaro celebrates 20 years of \u201cImpact beyond the surface\u201d, I\u2019m proud to be part of that journey, and of helping to build safer workplaces, stronger teams and a better future for the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Journey-side.jpg\" title=\"Journey side\" width=\"400\" height=\"601\" 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et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_2 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_2 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">&quot;<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Related articles<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_awards24_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_awards24_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_awards24_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_awards24_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-9037\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Celebrating excellence across Exxaro<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Recognition Awards across Exxaro celebrated the people whose efforts continue to shape our impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_4 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SocialMain.jpg\" title=\"SocialMain\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SocialMain.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SocialMain-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8170\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>#MineYourWords starts with one simple pause<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>#MineYourWords encourages employees to become responsible and confident digital citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_5 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YouthThumbnail.jpg\" title=\"YouthThumbnail\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YouthThumbnail.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YouthThumbnail-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-9404\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Youth Creating Impact Beyond the Surface<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span class=\"LineBox SCXP126157080 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXP126157080 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" lang=\"EN-ZA\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP126157080 BCX0\">This Youth Month, we<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP126157080 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXP126157080 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" lang=\"EN-ZA\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP126157080 BCX0\">celebrated young people building<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP126157080 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXP126157080 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" lang=\"EN-ZA\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP126157080 BCX0\">skills and pursuing their<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBox SCXP126157080 BCX0\"><span data-usefontface=\"false\" data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXP126157080 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-ZA\" lang=\"EN-ZA\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP126157080 BCX0\">ambitions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXP126157080 BCX0\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_6 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_mongezi27_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_mongezi27_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_mongezi27_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_mongezi27_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8878\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Celebrating a legacy of service and impact<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>After more than two decades of service, Mongezi Veti leaves a lasting legacy at Exxaro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_7 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_culture28_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_culture28_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_culture28_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_culture28_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8931\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Growing people, not just performance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Culture Live explored how learning, leadership and personal ownership help unlock career growth at Exxaro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_8 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_comrades29_410x231-1.jpg\" title=\"5925_comrades29_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_comrades29_410x231-1.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_comrades29_410x231-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8939\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>One Exxaro Spirit at the Comrades Marathon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Congratulations to all our employees who took on the test of endurance at the 99th Comrades Marathon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_9 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_funatwork30_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_funatwork30_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_funatwork30_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_funatwork30_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8955\" 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et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20BAckgroundsmall.jpg\" title=\"20BAckgroundsmall\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20BAckgroundsmall.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20BAckgroundsmall-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-9375\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Celebrating Our MMCC Achievers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module 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srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_medical33_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_medical33_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-9021\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>People &amp; Culture<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Nurses are the heart of healthcare<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Exxaro celebrated International Nurses Day, recognising nurses\u2019 invaluable contribution to employee health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_flex_column 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